vintagebicycleman
Dirt Disciple
Hi Guys,
I have what I believe to be a late 1950s Norman Conquest frameset. I bought this as it stands at a car boot sale when I was 16 and 13 years later the build is still un-started. It came to me with the D/T shifter and some campag cable clips.
I have kept it all this time as it is a good size for me, was built locally and I like the novelty of its 'historical significance', being a history buff. About 5 years ago I managed to buy two NOS front wheel nuts which match the head badge but have done nothing more to start the build.
I have decided that:
- I want to get the original decals re-produced. Does anyone know a company that could do this.
- I want to get the bike painted Flam. Green. Probably by Don and his team at Jackson's
- I am going to build it as a flat-bar 1950s/60s 27in 'Touriste' bike, The hybrid of its day. I am looking for a set of GB All-rounder bars and GB Riviera brakes if anyone has anything lurking?
However, as the rear spacing is currently 115mm I am torn between:
A) Sturmey-Archer Hub Gear build
B) Having the rear end set at 120 and building it as a 5 speed with a Gran Sport as a previous owner did.
Stay safe everyone!
I have what I believe to be a late 1950s Norman Conquest frameset. I bought this as it stands at a car boot sale when I was 16 and 13 years later the build is still un-started. It came to me with the D/T shifter and some campag cable clips.
I have kept it all this time as it is a good size for me, was built locally and I like the novelty of its 'historical significance', being a history buff. About 5 years ago I managed to buy two NOS front wheel nuts which match the head badge but have done nothing more to start the build.
I have decided that:
- I want to get the original decals re-produced. Does anyone know a company that could do this.
- I want to get the bike painted Flam. Green. Probably by Don and his team at Jackson's
- I am going to build it as a flat-bar 1950s/60s 27in 'Touriste' bike, The hybrid of its day. I am looking for a set of GB All-rounder bars and GB Riviera brakes if anyone has anything lurking?
However, as the rear spacing is currently 115mm I am torn between:
A) Sturmey-Archer Hub Gear build
B) Having the rear end set at 120 and building it as a 5 speed with a Gran Sport as a previous owner did.
Stay safe everyone!